Kyle Kaniecki

VP of Life Sciences and Healthcare, New York City Economic Development Corporation

Kyle Kaniecki, PhD, is a Vice President of Life Sciences and Healthcare at NYCEDC, where he leads efforts in supporting translational R&D to accelerate startup formation, IP creation, and job growth. Before joining NYCEDC, Kyle was Director of Operations for Perception Neuroscience, a VC-backed neuropharmacology company where he led preclinical development. He spent years at Columbia Technology Ventures supporting licensing activities and startups coming from Columbia University, and led the development of the companion diagnostic for the blockbuster drug, Kalydeco. Kyle earned his PhD in Genetics & Development from Columbia University, his MS in Biotechnology from the Johns Hopkins University, and his BS in Zoology from UW-Madison.